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Astros signed RHP Jose Veras to a minor league contract.

Veras was released by the Braves during spring training after failing to win an Opening Day roster spot. He spent a big chunk of last season with the Astros, posting a 3.03 ERA and 37/16 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 frames. He should get a shot at some point. May 15 - 3:31 PM

Veras had allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and seven walks in 5 1/3 innings this spring in the Grapefruit League. The 34-year-old right-hander will try to quickly land in another major league camp. Mar 19 - 9:36 AM

Jose Veras was pounded for five runs in two-thirds of an inning out of the pen Wednesday by the Mets.

He walked two and gave up three hits, including a three-run homer from Johnny Monell. Veras is only on a minor league deal this spring, so the Braves shouldn't have any problem cutting him if he struggles all month. Still, he does seem like a pretty good bet to make the team as a sixth- and seventh-inning guy, assuming that today was just a blip. Mar 4 - 5:05 PM

Braves signed RHP Jose Veras to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Add him to the long list of non-roster invitees that will be vying for a bullpen spot. Veras, 34, has a good chance to land one given his experience and his 3.70 ERA and 9.8 K/9 rate over the last five seasons. The veteran reliever held a 4.50 ERA and 50/27 K/BB ratio over 46 frames for the Cubs and Astros in 2014. Feb 10 - 7:54 PM

George Springer will be examined within the next two weeks to see how his fractured right wrist is healing.

Springer has already missed four weeks of action and it sounds like he might be out longer than the six-week timetable that was given. The outfielder has been shagging flyballs and staying active, but he's "not doing anything really with his right hand," according to Astros manager A.J. Hinch.

Peacock suffered an intercostal strain in his first start and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since. He was close to coming back but suffered a setback during a rehab appearance on June 11. Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija should be available if the Astros choose to upgrade their starting rotation at the trade deadline.

Samuel Deduno will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his right hip.

It's a labrum repair. Deduno was told in early June that he could probably avoid surgery, but the injury wasn't healing quickly enough on its own. It's not clear what the future holds for the 32-year-old right-hander.